Approved Armor Vigil-1 Light Harness

[Amelia von Sorenn]

VIGIL-1 LIGHT HARNESS​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

Lightweight Multipurpose Armor produced by Aether Technologies for the Public Marketplace

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Armor
	Blast Armor
Primary Link(s)	Alliance Guard Armor
	NavSec Armor

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Technologies
Affiliation	Aether Technologies
Model	Vigil-1
Modularity	Yes
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Helmet / Hat	Armor	Bodyglove	Additional Materials
Zeyd Cloth	Ceramic	Armorweave	Myoflex
Plasteel	Ceramasteel	Polyfibe	Fineweave
Durasteel	Gammaplast	Zeyd Cloth	Electronic Components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Classification	Multipurpose
Weight	Average

RESISTANCES

Energy	Average
Kinetic	Average
Sonic	Low
Thermal	Average
Lightsaber	Very Low
Radiation	Very Low
Environmental; Zero-Gravity & Space	None
Environmental; Hazardous	Low
Chemical & Biological	Low
Ion & EMP	High

STANDARD FEATURES

Helmet Tactical H.U.D. Polarized Goggles Anti-Flash Goggles Encrypted Comlink Armor Reinforced Ceramasteel Chestpiece Ballistic Shielding Environmental Underlay Manual Suit Sealant Extremities Knee-Protector Plates Mag-Boots w/ Grav Field Alternator Utility Belt Components High-Tension Wire Grappling Hooks Spare Blaster Packs Ion Flares Emergency Rations Spare Comlink Water Packs Medpacks Combat De-Ionizer Writer Binders Additional Features IM-40 Pouch Armorweave Underlay Roamer-6 Breath Mask

STRENGTHS

High Mobility - The Vigil-1 Light Harness was designed with minimal bulk and low mass, allowing individuals to move quickly and quietly.

Modular - The armor is designed for easy modification to add mission-specific modules, such as shield emitters, extra plates, or sensor pods, as required.

Good Small-Arms Protection - Performs well against most hand-held blaster rifles, blaster pistols, and shrapnel when plates are intact and well-maintained.

Environmental Utility - An included breath mask allows for short-term atmospheric protection and filtration when exposed to unknown biological or chemical particles during planetary recon.

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WEAKNESSES

Not Lightsaber Resistant - The composite and mesh may potentially slow, but will not stop a lightsaber or similar energy blade from penetrating the armor.

Limited Against Heavy Weapons - Trading heavy ballistic protection for mobility, it will fail against heavy repeating blasters, vehicle-mounted weapons, anti-personnel cannons, or sustained fire.

Shield Dependency for Top-End Protection - Optional shield emitters are often required when dealing with high-threat environments; however, these are often scarce and expensive.

Maintenance Requirement - Plates and Mesh underlay require regular replacement after heavy use; failing to replace degraded plates reduces the effectiveness rapidly.

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DESCRIPTION

The Vigil-1 Light Harness is a compact defensive rig engineered for scouts, couriers, and mobile strike personnel who value speed over encumbrance. The harness consists of a light-weight cuirass that wraps the torso in a thin cerametal plating over a flexible impact lattice, offering reliable protection against small-arms blaster fire, flying debris, and battlefield hazards without the bulk of full body armor. Lightweight and tightly fitted, it preserves the wearer's mobility, allowing for a full range of motion during rapid movement, evasive maneuvers, or stealth operations. The Vigil-1 was designed around and inspired by the armor previously worn by the Galactic Alliance Pathfinders and their predecessor units, and could be modified to include an optional shield emitter for additional protection. However, these shield emitters are known to rapidly deplete the accompanying power cells and were often scarce and expensive to acquire. For survival in hostile environments, the inner lining could be sealed to further insulate the individual, and came with a Roamer-6 Breath Mask, an inexpensive portable device that could filter and purify the air of toxins, airborne contaminants, or dangerous gases - though only for short periods. This makes the harness well-suited for limited exposure in hazardous industrial zones, planetary reconnaissance, or emergency extra-vehicular maneuvers where heavy life-support gear is impractical. Field operatives appreciate the Vigil-1 for its adaptability: standardized rails accept mission modules such as personal shield projectors, small sensor pods, or medical telemetry units. And the armor plates can be swapped in minutes, while an ablative patch kit allows quick in-field repair after rough engagements. It was not designed to confront siege weapons, heavy repeaters, or energy blades, and sustained blaster fire will eventually overwhelm the thin ceramic plates, while lightsabers will cut through without resistance. Aether Technologies sells the Vigil-1 openly with that limitation in mind - this is armor for speed, stamina, and survival - not for standing in a doorway under heavy fire or attempting to match blade-for-blade with a lightsaber-wielding foe. Slim, rugged, and discreet, the Vigil-1 Light Harness has become a common sight among independent scouts, guild agents, and private security teams across the Outer Rim and Mid Rim. Operators rarely praise it loudly; instead, they tend to arrive, complete their task, and vanish again - armor unassuming, purpose accomplished.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

Nicely made as usual.

Approved.